Manipal: Tailors Association Hold Protest, Place Various Demands

Manipal: Nearly 1000 of tailors from across the district took out a protest march from Tiger Circle to Deputy Commissioner’s office here on Tuesday March 1.

They were demanding welfare benefits for the unorganised worker’s in Social Security Act. The organizers said that the protest, which was held under the banner of the Karnataka State Tailors Association (KSTA), was supported by local tailors. The agitators submitted a list of demands in a memorandum addressed to the Prime Minister through the Deputy Commissioner here. Similar protests had been organised in all districts of the State.

In their memorandum important and essential demands include :

1. NPS Lite for those in the age group of 40-60 years should continue as per 2010-11 schemes itself.

2. Instead of transfer to APY, members in the age group of 18-40 should be allowed to continue in NPS Lite.

3. Quantum of amount receivable as ‘Retirement Income’ under NPS Lite should be clearly notified.